If a white ring appears on a wood table, it is an indication that moisture has become trapped underneath the finish and needs to be drawn out. Scratched wood furniture can be easily repaired by using a cotton swab to apply shoe polish to the scratch, then buffing the area with a soft cloth. The following tips will help you easily repair small accidents to your wood furniture, just by using a little creativity, quick thinking and elbow grease. To do so, quickly pile table salt on the offending ring or hazy area, then cover it with a soft towel and warm the area with hot blow dryer or an iron set on warm (but not hot). In a pinch, you can use crayons to cover the scratch. Check under the towel periodically to see when the ring has disappeared. Do not be afraid to mix various shades of shoe polish to get the right color match for your furniture.

Everybody knows that the best parties end up with a ring on the coffee table or a cigarette burn on the dining room table, but you can shrug off these little party mishaps with a smile when you know the secrets to quick household fixes.